Delivery Manager

SummaryThe Delivery Manager is a servant leader who takes pride in organizing, collaborating, and communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure the success of team objectives and goals. This position is instrumental in keeping the team moving projects forward by using agile and lean principles. While the Delivery Manager has no direct reports, their authority is granted by the team to be the responsible party to remove impediments that may limit progress. The Delivery Manager uses their ability to communicate, coach, and inspire to optimize team performance. Influences and executes on delivery strategy on one or more teams with guidance.What You’ll do Facilitates the agile product development process through iteration planning, backlog grooming, review, and retrospective meetings. Scope One or more teamsCommunicates throughout the taxonomy group on behalf of the team. Provides visibility of project status to other teams and senior management. Works with other product teams to organize, schedule, and deliver work dependencies in cross-team projects.Promotes continuous improvement. Removes impediments that block team progress.Leads execution and delivery of features.Monitors support, drives communication, and engages team on resolution of issues. Identify risks/gaps and provide feedback on team health to the appropriate parties.Mentors DM1. InfluencePartners with one or more product development teams, delivery managers, product managers, and other functional leaders.Builds working relationships across engineering, design, product, and other functional areas.Develops specialized domain knowledge.Relies on leaders to clear roadblocks as needed.ResultsLeads team to consistently and regularly ship features on schedule.Drives ongoing team learning and incorporates into improvement of team processes.Delivers features that drive incremental improvements of key business metrics.What You’ll NeedMinimum Qualifications2+  years of relevant experience with a proven track record.Bachelor’s degreePreferred QualificationsScrum Master (CSM) certificationPMP, or other PM certificationHas delivered features in an existing product or system.Ability to practice servant leadershipExcellent interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, and listeningStrong facilitation skillsExceptional organizational and time management skillsAbility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to influence others in an assertive yet positive mannerAbility to identify areas of riskDesire to continuously improve and enhance individual and team knowledgeConflict resolution and team managementAbility to lead others towards self-managementAttitude of transparencyTravel RequirementMinimal Travel Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.How You’ll Be Rewarded:Salary range in the US: $79,000.00 - $134,000.00A discretionary bonus typically paid annuallyRestricted Stock Units granted at time of hire401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.Where You’ll WorkOur values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.Customer Success:  Always delight our customers.Trust: Rely on each other. Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. Collaboration: Share resources and work together. Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and moreWork-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work. Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We believe that great minds think differently.  We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com. Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-MJ1